- How many days a week should my child be reading?
- What should I do if my child is absent?
- What should my child be reading?
- Is my child too old to be read aloud to?
- What should I do if my child does not want to read?
- How can I make sure that my child is doing their homework?
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How many days a week should my child be reading?
Every day for at least 20 minutes. If you know that your child will be
unable to read one day, have them read 40 minutes (or more) on a different
day.
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What should I do if my child is absent?
Make sure that you notify the office, and ask for any work that was given
that day to be sent home. Also, upon your child's return, make sure that
they get any missed notes from a trusted friend.
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What should my child be reading?
Every child should be reading any book that is on their level (students know
how to figure that out...for additional help, just ask). My goal is for my
students to enjoy reading, so as long as it is on their level and they like
it, that is great!
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Is my child too old to be read aloud to?
This is a commonly held misconception. Yes, your child is now a fifth-
grader, and the bulk of his/her reading needs to be done on an independent
basis. However, taking some time to read aloud with your child is
beneficial. In this scenario, you are modeling good reading, your child has
a chance to practice his/her fluency and expression, plus it is a great way
to spend some quality time together and help instill the love of reading in
your child. I will spend some time each day, modeling good reading as well.
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What should I do if my child does not want to read?
There are numerous reasons why this could be the case, and numerous
strategies to try in order to motivate your child. Different strategies work
for different students. If this question pertains to you, please contact me
to discuss tools which can be tailored to your child’s individual needs.
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How can I make sure that my child is doing their homework?
Homework is very important because it helps reinforce the skills taught in
the classroom. The best way to make sure homework is being done is to first
set up a routine at home. Find a good place for your child to do their
homework and make sure they go to that spot to work on a regular basis. It
is a good idea to look at your child's agenda book to make sure they are
writing down their homework and then completing each assignment. Most
importantly, keep in mind that it's their homework, not yours! If they need
some assistance, then by all means, help out...but please let them try it on
their own first. They will get more out of the assignment if they do it on
their own.
